I am graduate of the Academy of Fine Arts in Katowice in the Department of Painting. Currently I am studing at The International School of Costume and Fashion Design. I am trying to combine my two passions - painting/arts with usable fashion design. I participate in exhibitions, awards and fashion shows in whole Poland. I am open to new experiences.

Why « Bola »? What inspired you for the name of your brand?

Bola is the shortcut of my name - Bajer Ola - bola. bola was created few years ago and it apeared it really fits me . Currently lots of my new and old friends use this name to call me only this way.

Why did you choose smoke in your latest collection?

Smoke has very volatile and uncertain matter, captured and closed in geometrical forms just like in Amon Tobin's live act visualisations (which were my main inspiration) gives an unlimited possibilities in building space. Structure of smoke were used as a background for graphics (serigraphy) which completes construction of clothes . I was inspired by the transience matter of smoke and previously mentioned Amon Tobin's visualisations so I ended up with casual, monochromatic and geometric collection in which I think I menaged to smuggle emotions like anxiety which reminds me of 'smoke'.

Hmm. I'm not sure. I am trying to design clothes which are comfortable at the first place and such anyone can wear everyday. Bola for each day.These are the reasons for collection with over-size / unisex concept. I think that kind of clothes has bigger chance to be wear by a larger group of people. Designs are 'safe' but the geometrical forms, two-sided construction and snaps with various options of fastening makes my clothes more complicated and hi-end. I want to design clothes which I would love to wear. After finishing the prototype I have to feel comfortable in it. Then I'm consulting it with male recipients.

Besides fashion, do you have other interests?

First of all it's art but also painting and graphics. I dream of my own studio where I could do everything I want. I would focus on litography and serigraphy. I hope that will happen one day.

Which song immediately makes you feel good?

Music is not my biggest interest ;) of course I'm listening to music, I am attending to music festivals but it is not an important part of my life. The latest collection was inspired by music (or rather its visualisations) - Amon Tobin. The song that makes me smile is Crystal Fighters - Earth Island :)

What are your plans for the future?

Currently I’m searching for inspiration for my new collection :) which is the most important thing for now. Also I’m sewing collection for sale in Poland and abroad. This year im graduating from The International School of Costume and Fashion Design and I hope that my graduate collection will be better than ever and will open up new doors for my career. I am thinking about going abroad - Berlin or Oslo. We will see, I'm open to new experiences and adventures, so I am not sure what will be next!